This lithograph by Alphonse Legros presents a refined portrait of Madame Kemp rendered in profile, showcasing the artist's skilled handling of the lithographic medium to capture delicate tonal gradations and fine linear details. The second plate version indicates Legros's iterative approach to perfecting the composition, a common practice among printmakers seeking to refine their designs. Legros, a 19th century French artist known for his technical mastery of printmaking, employs the profile view to create an elegant and dignified representation characteristic of portraiture from this period.